Powder head-to-head
BL-C(2) vs Winchester 748
Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 3 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.
Burn-rate position
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Substitution
Both ball powders with similar burn rates for .223 Rem and .308 Win.
Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| BL-C(2) | Winchester 748 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hodgdon | Winchester |
| Burn-rate rank | #54 | #44 |
| Burn category | Rifle Medium | Rifle Medium |
| Grain shape | Ball | Ball |
| Temperature sensitivity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | Yes | No |
| US availability | Common | Common |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute BL-C(2) for Winchester 748?
- Both ball powders with similar burn rates for .223 Rem and .308 Win. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, BL-C(2) or Winchester 748?
- Winchester 748 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #44 vs #54 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do BL-C(2) and Winchester 748 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .223 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester.